Nash
Nash Lucken-Bak
d. April 29, 2014
Nash Aleczander Lucken-Bak, age 2, of the Lucken Farm in Winger, MN, the son of Lori Lucken and Steven Bak, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 29, 2014, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, in the arms of his mom. Nash was born on April 5, 2012 at Thief River Falls, MN. At six weeks of age he was diagnosed with an extremely rare and severe hemolytic blood disorder, for which there is no cure. The fact that his body was rejecting his own blood meant that he had to have frequent blood transfusions from that time forward.
Nash was never happier than when he could spend time on the farm, playing with his sister, brother, and cousins. Every morning he woke up with a big smile and played his little heart out all day long. He never knew how ill he was or whether this day would be his last; he only knew that some days he didn't feel as well as other days. Hospital visits and stays for treatment were a big part of Nash's short life. In January of 2013, while at the Amplatz Experimental Unit of the Childrens Hospital at the University of Minnesota, he received a surprise visit from some of the Minnesota Vikings players. Mom and Dad got a photo of center John Sullivan holding him…. Nash loved it! On March 10th of this year he was featured on the Grand Forks WDAZ newscast titled "Heroes Among Us." Highlighted were the trials that Nash, his family, and caregivers dealt with each and every day, and was a very moving piece. Recently, stays at Sanford Hospital in Fargo were becoming increasingly more frequent. While some of his treatments and needle sticks were quite painful he always had a smile for those doing the sticking, and of course a "high five." Every morning the "mayor of Sanford" would make his rounds saying hi to the boys and girls he shared the floor with, and bringing greetings and hugs to the doctors, nurses, and staff on duty. He loved them all as much as they fell in love with him. Nash touched so many lives in his short time on this earth. His family asks for your continued prayers and support as they slowly heal, while always remembering. Nash leaves his mother, Lori Lucken, and father, Steven Bak, both of Winger, MN; siblings, Nevaeh Hope (age 7), Niles Steven (age 3), and Noah Nazareth (age 6 months); a step-sister, Samantha Cerise Collette of Fargo, ND; two step-brothers, Alex Earl Collette of Erskine, MN and Austin Jerry Wang of Mahnomen, MN; grandparents, Earl and Lila Lucken of Winger and Steve and Linda Evenson of Erskine; and great-grandmother, Kate Simonson of Mentor, MN. Nash is also survived by several aunts and uncles to include: Terry, Jeff and Donna, John, Kelly and Marc, Stacy, Lonnie, Scott and Rachel, and Jennifer and Brent; his cousins: Meleah, Brandon, Nathan, Kelcie, Mikayla, Tanika, Casey, McKenzie, Dominic, Josh, Abby, and Dustin; and many great-aunts, great-uncles, and "millions" of friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jerry Bak; great-grandparents: John and Ocie Simonson, Myron and Lennie Lucken, Earl Simonson, and Joe and Joyce Bak; and an angel in waiting, Max Arthur Mashburn, who died on December 15, 2010. Blessed be the memory of Nash Aleczander Lucken-Bak.
The life of Nash Lucken-Bak will be celebrated at a funeral service to be held at the Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine, MN on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 2:30PM, The Rev. Tim Lundeen, officiating. Visitation will be held at Grace Lutheran Church on Saturday from 4-7:00PM, with a 7:00PM prayer service and time of sharing, and visitation also at the church for one hour prior to the funeral. The Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home of Crookston, MN is assisting with funeral arrangements. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery at Winger, MN. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you remember Nash with balloons or gifts in his honor to the Children's Miracle Network. They also hope that you will continue to be blood donors because the need is so great.
Funeral Home: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home 615 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN US 56716
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Visitation
Sunday, May 4, 2014
cemetery
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Nash was never happier than when he could spend time on the farm, playing with his sister, brother, and cousins. Every morning he woke up with a big smile and played his little heart out all day long. He never knew how ill he was or whether this day would be his last; he only knew that some days he didn't feel as well as other days. Hospital visits and stays for treatment were a big part of Nash's short life. In January of 2013, while at the Amplatz Experimental Unit of the Childrens Hospital at the University of Minnesota, he received a surprise visit from some of the Minnesota Vikings players. Mom and Dad got a photo of center John Sullivan holding him…. Nash loved it! On March 10th of this year he was featured on the Grand Forks WDAZ newscast titled "Heroes Among Us." Highlighted were the trials that Nash, his family, and caregivers dealt with each and every day, and was a very moving piece. Recently, stays at Sanford Hospital in Fargo were becoming increasingly more frequent. While some of his treatments and needle sticks were quite painful he always had a smile for those doing the sticking, and of course a "high five." Every morning the "mayor of Sanford" would make his rounds saying hi to the boys and girls he shared the floor with, and bringing greetings and hugs to the doctors, nurses, and staff on duty. He loved them all as much as they fell in love with him. Nash touched so many lives in his short time on this earth. His family asks for your continued prayers and support as they slowly heal, while always remembering. Nash leaves his mother, Lori Lucken, and father, Steven Bak, both of Winger, MN; siblings, Nevaeh Hope (age 7), Niles Steven (age 3), and Noah Nazareth (age 6 months); a step-sister, Samantha Cerise Collette of Fargo, ND; two step-brothers, Alex Earl Collette of Erskine, MN and Austin Jerry Wang of Mahnomen, MN; grandparents, Earl and Lila Lucken of Winger and Steve and Linda Evenson of Erskine; and great-grandmother, Kate Simonson of Mentor, MN. Nash is also survived by several aunts and uncles to include: Terry, Jeff and Donna, John, Kelly and Marc, Stacy, Lonnie, Scott and Rachel, and Jennifer and Brent; his cousins: Meleah, Brandon, Nathan, Kelcie, Mikayla, Tanika, Casey, McKenzie, Dominic, Josh, Abby, and Dustin; and many great-aunts, great-uncles, and "millions" of friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jerry Bak; great-grandparents: John and Ocie Simonson, Myron and Lennie Lucken, Earl Simonson, and Joe and Joyce Bak; and an angel in waiting, Max Arthur Mashburn, who died on December 15, 2010. Blessed be the memory of Nash Aleczander Lucken-Bak.
The life of Nash Lucken-Bak will be celebrated at a funeral service to be held at the Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine, MN on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 2:30PM, The Rev. Tim Lundeen, officiating. Visitation will be held at Grace Lutheran Church on Saturday from 4-7:00PM, with a 7:00PM prayer service and time of sharing, and visitation also at the church for one hour prior to the funeral. The Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home of Crookston, MN is assisting with funeral arrangements. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery at Winger, MN. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you remember Nash with balloons or gifts in his honor to the Children's Miracle Network. They also hope that you will continue to be blood donors because the need is so great.
Funeral Home: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home 615 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN US 56716
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ServiceSunday, May 4, 2014
2:30 PM
Grace Lutheran Church
332 Vance Ave. S
Erskine, MN 56535
Visitation for one hour prior to the funeral.
Sunday, May 4, 2014
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Grace Lutheran Church
332 Vance Avenue South
Erskine, MN 56535
Prayer Service and Memory Sharing at 7:00p.m.
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Calvary Cemetery
Madelia, MN
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